I want to replace my PCV, but the dealer wants @$35CAD for it. None of the aftermarket car part places even have it for my Lancer. I searched online and Hastings(P/N HV131) and AC Delco(P/N CV5036C) makes it. I also found out that the same PCV our Lancers use is also used on 2005-2007 Chrysler Sebrings, 2005 Dodge Stratus, KIA Magentis and 1990-2007 Huyundai Sonata, 2001-2003 Santa Fe.

So this might help you locate find the PCV if you want to avoid paying the ridiculous prices Mitsu dealers are charging and more alternatives that are used by other car brands.

 

any auto parts store should carry this. it should be around $5 US.

 

I checked at 5 places locally today, none had in stock or is even in their system. I guess I will be visiting a Chrysler dealer or using one of its models as a reference tomorrow.

 

damn, that sucks. canada, huh...?

 

Yup, there are 8 Mitsu dealers locally, not bad, but their prices are retarded ! $32 for a jug of coolant, $32 for a air filter, you get the picture !

I am going to get a jug of Honda coolant for $16cad and I got some Nippon Air Filters for $8cad.

 

im just messin with you. why not get someone to ship one to you or something? could possibly be cheaper than the price you found it for.

 

PCV=Positive Crankcase Ventilation
its located on top of the valve cover with a vaccum line attatched to it.

 

oh i never knew the name of it lol

 

A very important componet to a car's emission system. It is located on the top of your engine valve cover right next to the oil cap. A dirty PCV will cause rough engine idling, loss of power, poor fuel economy and more pollutants.

 

can it cause idle stumble at nuetral? how often should we replace it?

 

yeah, it could.

replace it when it no longer clicks when shaken and carb cleaner won't loosen it up, heh.

 

Since it is not indicated in Mitsu's maintenance schedule, most mechanics recommend changing it at 24,000-30,000miles. It is relatively inexpensive if you can find them locally.

 

thanks ill go change it up tomorrow.

 

If you can't find it locally cheap, send me 10 dollars and I'll mail you one.

 

Just wondering about the Original Poster - have you cleaned yours? You don't necessarily have to replace it.